Land West of Pond Close, Overton, RG25 3LY

Planning appeal 3274922 at Land West of Pond Close, Overton, RG25 3LY (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 November 2021 by Inspector Wilson J, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for housing in the context of the development plan and national policy.

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access for 75 dwellings, open space, allotments, landscaping, and access via Sheep Fair Lane

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Wilson J
Postcode: RG25 3LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for housing in the context of the development plan and national policy.
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with reference to landscape character, scenic character, and visual quality.

What decided it

The significant and irreversible harm to landscape character and the scenic and visual quality of the area was found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the scheme.

The substantial benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing, economic benefits and biodiversity net gain were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the permanent and irreversible harm to landscape character, scenic character and visual quality, so the tilted balance did not favour granting permission.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SS1Policy SS5Policy SS6Policy EM10Policy EM1Policy EM4NP Policy H1NP Policy H3NP Policy LBE1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 14Paragraph 57Paragraph 174Paragraph 175

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